Accountant II-Financial Reporting

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for accounting and reporting for Colorado PERA’s defined contribution and deferred compensation trust funds, budget accounting, and assisting with cost allocation and reporting processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: review and analysis of investment manager, record-keeper and custodial bank reporting, research discrepancies, communicate with internal and external parties, document and prepare general ledger journal entries and financial reports, reconcile accounts, prepare budget entries, and assist with cost allocation and reporting processes. The individual works under the guidance and direction of senior level accounting staff, the financial reporting assistant manager, and the financial reporting manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate is a professional team player with governmental accounting and public pension experience and/or strong knowledge of overall accounting reporting requirements. One who is a reliable team player, has effective communication skills, is detail-oriented, motivated, adaptable, and open-minded. The ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment is a must.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs account analysis and reconciles account balances

• Verifies data and prepares general ledger journal entries

• Analyzes, compiles, and produces financial statements and managerial reports

• Prepares requested information for internal and external auditors

• Validates the accuracy of work product prior to submission for review

• Reads and interprets written policies and procedures and utilizes professional judgment

• Maintains/updates procedures and recommends process improvements

• Verifies data and prepares journal entries for budget requests and revisions

• Assists budget managers with budget reports and other inquiries

• Audits transactions, identifies errors, researches and reconciles discrepancies

• Corresponds with custodial bank, recordkeeper, investment managers and internal parties to resolve discrepancies

• Assists with the preparation and cosmetic review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

• Reports on the status of unresolved issues to management as necessary

• Creates and maintains Excel spreadsheet files

• Communicates and effectively explains complex information both verbally and in writing

• Engages in projects to contribute to the development and efficiency of the division

• Cross trains on and supports other accounting functions

• Participates in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development

• Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace

• Manages multiple priorities and meets competing deadlines

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field; three years general ledger accounting and/or auditing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with public pension, finance, government accounting, investment accounting, and defined contribution retirement funds preferred

• Intermediate understanding of financial accounting standards and principles

• Ability to organize, prioritize and work with minimum supervision in a team environment<